Pond Meadow School
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Guildford, Surrey
Pond Meadow School is a special school in Guildford, Surrey for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 8 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Surrey
- Pupils on roll
- 168 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 38.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 8 June 2023
Strengths
- “This is a happy school where staff are focused on ‘equipping learners for life’.”
- “They care deeply about their pupils, all of whom have complex needs and barriers to learning.”
- “Staff understand pupils’ individual needs, strengths, talents and interests.”
To improve
- “There are times when pupils’ behaviour gets in the way of their own learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 August 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Pond Meadow School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Surrey.
- The Hope Service 0.7 mi School remains Outstanding
- Wey Valley College 1.1 mi School remains Outstanding
- Rydes Hill Preparatory School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Guildford High School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tormead School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Royal Grammar School Guildford 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Castle Garden School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Freemantles School 2.6 mi Outstanding